Shooting in Winter Haven leaves 1 dead, another in critical condition

Sunday

A homicide investigation is underway after the Polk County Sheriff's Office said one man was shot dead and another suffered critical injuries at their home in unincorporated Winter Haven.

W​INTER HAVEN​ — One man is dead and another is in critical condition at a local hospital following a shooting at about 6:22 Sunday evening. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the suspect is known but has not been interviewed yet.

According to Judd, the deceased man, Nasir Sutton, 23, and his longtime friend, Bennie Joyner, 38, who is critical, were shot at their home at 1098 Carefree Cove Drive.

Judd said there are more witnesses to interview before the suspect's name is released.

The nature of the dispute is not known at this time. Judd said there were "a lot of shots" and there was blood both in the house and front yard. More details will be available Monday morning.

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